Leviticus Chapter 19
What does Leviticus 19:18 encourage us to do?
It tells us "You must love your fellow man as yourself."
How deep was Jesus love and compassion for those with limitations, and what did he say to John the Baptist at Luke 7:22?
Jesus in reply said to them: "Go and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind are now seeing, the lame are walking, the lepers are being cleansed, the deaf are hearing, the dead are being raised up, and the poor are being told the good news.
Where in the Gospel accounts did Jesus quote Leviticus 19:18?
At Matthew 22:39, where he stated "You must love your neighbor as yourself".
What statement did King Saul make to young Samuel stressing the importance of telling the truth, as found at 1 Samuel 3:17?
"May God do so to you and add to it if you hide from me a single word of all that he said to you."
What faithful servant of Jehovah was used in this article as a sterling example of forgiveness?
Jacob's son Joseph.
What is Vengeance, according to the Insight publication?
Insight Vol.II
Infliction of punishment in return for injury or offense; retributive action.
Knowing how Jehovah and Jesus feel about those who have limitations, how can we imitate their love and compassion for them in our congregation? Personal response and observation.
All loving and considerate answers are correct.
In what ways can I continue to put up with my brothers and sisters shortcomings, in reflection of how Jehovah deals with me? Colossians 3:13. Personal reflection.
All comments correct.
What would move us to approach our brother if we are aware of some type of behavior that would cause him spiritual harm?
Love for Jehovah the congregation and our brother.
What bad example did King Saul give as a warning for us today when it comes to nursing a grudge. 1 Samuel 18:6-11
If we like King Saul continue in a course of holding a spiteful grudge or harboring hatred for our brother, Jehovah will remove his spirit from us. And our own bad spirit will consume us. 1 Samuel 18:10
Leviticus 19:33-34 reveals how foreigners were to be treated and cared for. What did our study in last weeks Pure Worship reveal to us about the foreigner's care according to the land allotment. Ezekiel 47:22-23
Jehovah through Ezekiel instructed that he foreign resident would receive and inheritance in the territory of the tribe where he has resided. Ezekiel 47:22-23
True or False(explain why)
You are a Sister and you are out shopping, you notice a man who has a disability pushing his cart. And he is loading heavy items that make his disability more evident. Would you being a Sister ask this man if he needed help? Or would you wait for a man to come by and hope he will assist him? Personal Question.
All personal answers are correct.
What is Agape love? Insight Vol 2 under Love pp. 273-279
Love guided or governed by principle. And can be accompanied by affection and fondness. This would also include Phi-le'o: or brotherly affection. Insight Vol2, under Love pp. 273-279
What did Jesus say about his Father's Word in a prayer for his faithful apostles at John 17:17-19? And how should that affect our trust in God's Word?
Jesus said his Father's Word was Truth. And he said "Sanctify them by means of the truth".
Since it is impossible for God to lie, we know that whatever he speaks he's speaking the truth. Isaiah 55:10-11 says "my word will not return to me without results, it will have sure success." God's word changes lives, bringing about radical changes in peoples attitude and conduct, it has the power to cleans or sanctify individuals for proper use according to Jehovah's righteous standards. Hebrews 4:12. All comments correct.
Abigail protected King David from becoming what? due to his becoming enraged against Na'bal? How can this help us today? 1 Samuel 25:18,19, 23-35
She protected King David from becoming blood guilty before Jehovah. And David praised her for her sensibleness in the matter. In the congregation today we have loving brothers who are ready to listen to us when we experience injustice in Satan's wicked system, they too can help us to calm down and come to our senses when we a pushed to the limit.
Leviticus 19:15 shows us what about Jehovah' justice in judgment, it too should be done without what?
Partiality, regardless of status in life.
Those of us who have reading and writing limitations, what tools has Jehovah through the faithful slave provided to help us improve in those area's?
Apply Yourself to Reading and Writing Brochure.
Does our fellow man only include our brothers and sisters in the congregation? What did Jesus say at Matthew 5:43-48?
You must love your neighbor and continue to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
If we do our own taxes, have our own business, get assistance from various government programs etc... what should be a true Christians concern? Hebrews 13:18/ Leviticus 19:35-36
"Keep praying for us, for we trust we have an honest conscience, as we wish to conduct ourselves honestly in all things." Hebrews 13:18
True or False: Jesus said we should forgive only up to 77 times?
False: Jesus was stressing that their is no limit to how much we should be willing to forgive.
According to Leviticus 19:16, we must never use our freedom or gift of speech in this way, which could lead to blood guilt?
Slanderous talk.
Jehovah's love and compassion is not only extended to those with visible limitation. According to the scripture's, this same love and compassions should be extended who? 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Psalm 82:3
Those who are depressed, weak or crushed by the burden of sin. Poor, those who have no one to come to their aid. the lowly one...etc.... 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Isaiah 11:4, Psalm 82:3, Psalm72:12...And like answers. Correct.
Some of us in the congregation were raised in different time periods. If we have scares from racism or injustice, how can Jehovah's impartiality and love help us to move forward reflecting his love for all in our ministry? Personal observation
All personal observations correct.
Jehovah is a God who can not do what?
Lie. Titus 1:2
David though being a warrior, understood that "vengeance was not his to take". Who was he talking to at 1 Samuel 24:12?
King Saul, who was at that time seeking to kill David. 1 Samuel 24